3 Changes Further Restricting Employee Non-Compete Agreements

3 Changes Further Restricting Employee Non-Compete Agreements

Employee non-compete agreements have long been a subject of debate, balancing the interests of employers in protecting their trade secrets and businesses against the rights of employees to seek employment freely. In California, recent legislative changes have further...
Understanding Reproductive Loss Leave: SB 848 Explained

Understanding Reproductive Loss Leave: SB 848 Explained

California recently passed SB 848, effective January 1, 2024, introducing a significant development in employment law. This bill mandates Reproductive Loss Leave, aimed at supporting employees facing the emotional and physical toll of reproductive loss events. Here’s...
Criminal History and Changes to California’s Ban-the-Box Law

Criminal History and Changes to California’s Ban-the-Box Law

The landscape of employment laws and regulations, especially about criminal history inquiries, has seen significant shifts in recent times. California’s Fair Chance Act stands as a prominent example, aiming to provide individuals with criminal records a fair...
Is Your Workplace Violence Policy Up To Date?

Is Your Workplace Violence Policy Up To Date?

Governor Newsome increased worker protection laws when he signed SB 553 into law. Effective July 1, 2024, employers must comply with several new obligations, such as: developing and implementing a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as a standalone...